AriaStorm's list "Web Nursery Announcements Mar 2021" of 20 great name ideas: Kelly - Sahily!

Web Nursery Announcements Mar 2021

A predominantly male name in the US until the late 1950s, the name continued to rise for both sexes for both sexes for a further decade, before starting to decline for boys. Despite dropping out of the boys' Top 1000 in 2002, Kelly retains a rugged Irish charm.

 The name derives from Gaelic ceallach/em> "war" or ceall "church". It is also sometimes said to mean "bright-headed".

 Famous fictional namesakes include 1960s (male) TV spy Kelly Robinson, as well as one of the (female) Charlie's Angels. Real-life namesakes include actor and dancer Gene Kelly, as well as the legendary Grace Kelly.

Kelly

Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell. 

Lake

Hardin is a masculine name with English and Germanic roots, originally a surname derived from geographic locations meaning 'valley of hares' or 'hard valley.' It gained recognition through historical figures like the outlaw John Wesley Hardin and various politicians and military leaders bearing the surname. As a given name, Hardin has a rugged, frontier quality that evokes American heritage and resilience. While never reaching widespread popularity, it appeals to parents seeking a name with strength and distinctiveness. The name's solid sound and connection to natural elements give it an enduring quality, while its relative rarity ensures individuality.

Hardin

A contemporary creation, blending the Tay sound of Taylor (or perhaps Teagan, Dante, Anastasia, and Octavia) with the popular suffix -lynn. Given to more than 90 babies in 2024, it began to rise in usage back in the mid-2000s, then more notably during the 2010s. Alternative forms Taelyn, Taylynn, Taylin/n and Taylyn are also in use and when you combine all the spelling variations, the name is given to nearly 350 girls each year, which could make it feel surprisingly like a Top 1000 name, ranking along side Azaria, Pearl, Robin, Maisy, and Zayla.

Taelynn

Bayleigh

Oak, a symbol of solidity, strength, and longevity, is joining Cedar and Pine as a viable name, one that would work especially well in the middle.
 If you'd prefer to take the longer route to the name, you can consider the surnames Oakes or Oakley.

As a variant of Adeline, Adilynn fits into a popular family of names with many alternate spellings—Adalyn, Adalynn, Adaline, Addilynn—all of which are higher on the popularity charts than this one. While the name will sound familiar to most, it will undoubtedly bring about spelling confusion at some point.

Adilynn

A variant form of Laurence or Lawrence which ranked in the #200s in the US from the 1900s through to the 1960s. It didn't fall off the boys' Top 1000 until the late 1990s, following the huge popularity of Lauren for girls.

Now, though, with gender-neutral names on the ascendant, Loren is used fairly evenly for both genders. Last year in the US, 75 baby girls were named Loren and 60 baby boys, making Loren an excellent nonbinary choice.

Loren

Mitchel is a masculine name derived from Michael, with Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' This variant spelling emerged as both a surname and given name, offering a slightly less common alternative to Mitchell (with two 'l's). While maintaining the friendly, approachable quality of Mike or Mitch as potential nicknames, Mitchel has a distinctive touch that sets it apart. The name saw modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has declined since the 1990s. Mitchel conveys a down-to-earth, unpretentious character while still connecting to the biblical heritage of Michael. The single-'l' spelling gives it a streamlined appearance that some parents prefer, making it a subtle variation that maintains the name's traditional appeal while standing slightly apart from more common alternatives.

Mitchel

Brodi

Knoxx

Kolesyn

Kyras

Ahki

Amoreena

Girasol

Lanely

The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.